AAW Pharma signs MoU with Nice University Hospital
Deal aims to advance quality of health services in Kuwait
A group photo from the event
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 1: Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa (AAW) for Pharma and Medical Equipment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nice University Hospital (CHU Nice) to explore areas of collaboration and investment in the medical sector and its related services. CHU Nice is a member of the Nice Côte d’Azur University (UCA) in France.
The agreement was signed at AAW headquarters by AAW Chairman and CEO Faisal Al-Mutawa and CHU Nice General Manager r. Charles Guépratte. Attendees included AAW Pharma and ME Manager Moustafa Allam, CHU Nice Director of Medical Affairs and International Relations Ms Pauline Robineau, AAW General Manager – Legal Department Adib Dib, and AAW Legal Consultant Philippe Gedeon.
The MoU works in-line with Kuwait’s Vision 2035 and national development plan which aims to improve the quality of health in the country and enhance the capabilities of the national workforce. The signed agreement stems from AAW’s continuing role to support the development of the medical and pharmaceutical sector in Kuwait to benefit from international expertise that facilitates knowledge transfer among professionals and health awareness among the community.
AAW Chairman and CEO Faisal Ali Al Mutawa, said: “We are pleased to partner with Nice University Hospital in France, to provide us with the technical and support services we need to advance the quality of health services in Kuwait. The French healthcare system is recognized globally for its great quality of service and credibility and is considered among the best in the world. Today we are partnering with one of the most reputable French healthcare institutes in the world to help us to develop the pharmaceutical sector in Kuwait and continue to provide the market with the latest medical products and services.”
CHU Nice is one of the leading hospitals in France. The hospital provides 1,900 beds, advance technical platforms, and supports a workforce of 7,500 healthcare workers and 1,000 medical doctors. CHU Nice is a member of the Nice Côte d’Azur University (UCA) and obtained its IDEX label (Initiatives of Excellence) from the National Research Agency in 2016.
AAW is one of the largest trading and commercial companies in Kuwait and operates in multiple FMCG, pharmaceutical, and retail sectors. The company’s pharmaceutical division is one of the oldest in the country with